Massage therapy treatments will have a therapeutic affect and improve health
by acting directly on the muscular, nervous, circulatory and lymphatic (immune)
systems.

Develop, maintain, rehabilitate or augment physical function - Massage
therapy has become a staple of life style factors, such as long work
hours. A seemingly minor injury can have a profound impact on a person's
ability to stay physically active, participate fully in life, or even
make a living if it becomes chronic. Massage therapy can be one of the
ways of preventing that kind of outcome.

Relieve or prevent physical dysfunction and pain - There are some
techniques that work with sore muscle tissues. An overly sore muscle
cannot function properly. By alleviating or preventing pain, dysfunction
can be combated.

Relax tight and tense muscles - Many people don't realize how much
a tight muscle impacts on vital things such as posture. A tense muscle
can throw off your body's balance. Before long, muscles that were not
initially tight begin to tense as they compensate for other parts of
the body. It becomes a chain reaction that can spread far from the initial
problem spot.

Improve circulation, recovery time and immune system function - The
movements of massage cause blood to flush in and out of muscles and
joints. This flushing process - enhancing circulation in the affected
areas - can, in some cases, aid recovery time from injuries.

Reduce overall stress. People who are stressed, all other things being
equal, are less healthy than people who are relaxed. Stress, for example,
increases the risk of heart disease. Massage therapy is an effective
and enjoyable way to reduce stress.